Ex-husband, Step Aside
I want to step away, but I stay close so no one notices.
He whispers that I look beautiful. I thank him, but my voice sounds distant. My mind drifts to Daisy, to my quiet apartment, to peace. None of that is here.
He introduces me to a group of people I’ve never met. They ask about my work, about Daisy, about the rumors. I answer with short words and polite smiles. I can feel Nathan’s eyes on me the whole time.
Then I noticed something strange. Near the entrance, a man stands still while everyone else moves. His eyes scan the room slowly. When they reach me, they stop.